The City of Avon Lake (City) Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) was established pursuant to the requirements of Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Chapter 1724 as nonprofit organization to advance the City's economic development generally, and lakefront development specifically. 

• Avon Lake City Ordinance: Chapter 250 - AVON LAKE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION 

Members

The CIC board consists of seven (7) members: 

• The Mayor 
• The Community Development Director 
• One City Council Representative
• Four (4) members appointed by City Council to three-year terms who are neither elected officials nor City employees

The CIC Board generally meets annually in January and as business requires. Actions are taken by majority vote. Membership on the governing board of the CIC does not constitute the holding of public office or employment. 

Resident Representatives:

• Dan Bucci, Vice President (term expires 12/31/2028) 
• Nathan DeLong (term expires 12/31/2027) 
• David Glowe (term expires 12/31/2026) 
• Robert Haas, President (term expires 12/31/2027) 

Council Representative:

• Rob Shahmir, City Council - Ward 1, Economic Development Committee Chair

City Administration Representatives:

• Mark Spaetzel, Mayor
• Ted Esborn, Secretary and Treasurer, Community Development Director